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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 68.46 Cr
More than 71 Lakh doses administered in the last 24 hours
Recovery Rate currently at 97.42%
42,766 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload  is 1.24% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 72 days
In a significant achievement, India’s cumulative vaccination coverage crossed 68 Crore landmark yesterday. With the administration of 71,61,760vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has surpassed the cumulative figure of 68.46Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 71,39,683sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,60,742
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2nd Dose
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84,73,611
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FLWs
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1st Dose
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1,83,29,504
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2nd Dose
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1,35,42,999
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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27,04,12,926
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2nd Dose
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3,36,97,606
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
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13,60,64,549
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2nd Dose
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5,77,46,049
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
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8,93,79,209
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2nd Dose
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4,66,62,326
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Total
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68,46,69,521
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 38,091 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3,21,38,092.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.42%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 70 consecutive days now.
42,766 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently4,10,048. Active cases presently constitute 1.24% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 17,47,476tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 53 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.62% remains less than 3% for the last 72 days now. The Daily Positivity rate stands at 2.45%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 5% for 90 consecutive days now.
Ministry of Defence
Early Intervention Centre Launched at Command Hospital Pune
Pune, 9 August 2022
Nearly 10 % of the 27 million children born in India every year suffer from some disability, defect or developmental delay that lead to serious handicaps in later life. Early detection of these problems and early intervention by a team of therapists have the unique opportunity to minimise disability and help the affected child achieve his maximum potential. In keeping with this idea, Govt of India has launched Rashtriya Bal Swasthya Karyakram  and has decided to set up Early Intervention Centres in each District.
Keeping pace with the latest medical interventions, Armed Forces have established their first Early Intervention Centre  at the Command Hospital  Pune, a state-of-the-art facility inaugurated on 8th August 2022 by Mrs Anita Nain, Regional President AWWA in the presence of Maj Gen M S Tevatia, Commandant of the hospital.
The Centre brings together a number of therapists - clinical psychologist, occupational therapist, physiotherapist, speech therapist, special educator, nutritionist and paediatricians - to work on the various aspects of a child’s disability and ensure the best possible outcome for him. Speaking at the time of inauguration of the centre, Col Karthik Ram Mohan, Head of Dept of Pediatrics said that each child born at this hospital and each child visiting the Pediatric and Pediatric Neurology OPD will be screened for any defects or disabilities. Those found to have any disability or developmental delay will be immediately enrolled at the EIC and necessary therapeutic interventions will be initiated during the best window of opportunity between birth and 6 years of age to optimise the outcomes. The Centre was a long felt need of the paediatricians who had seen less than optimal outcomes in children with disabilities due to lack of holistic care programmes like this.
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Ministry of Culture
Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society renamed as Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society
In a special meeting of the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library Society, it was resolved to change its name to Prime Ministers’ Museum and Library Society. The Special Meeting was presided over by Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh who is the Vice-President of the Society.
Prime Minister Shri Modi had mooted the idea of setting up of a museum dedicated to all the Prime Ministers of India on Teen Murti Premises, New Delhi in 2016.The Executive Council, NMML had in its 162nd meeting held on 25-11-2016 approved the construction of the Museum of all Prime Ministers in the Teen Murti Estate. The project was completed and the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was opened to the public on 21st April 2022.
The Executive Council subsequently felt that the name of the Institution should reflect the present activities which now also include a Sangrahalaya depicting the collective journey of democracy in Independent India and highlighting the contribution of each Prime Minister in nation-building. The Museum is a seamless blend which begins at the renovated and refurbished Nehru Museum building, now completely updated with technologically advanced displays on the life and contribution of Shri Jawaharlal Nehru. Housed in a new building the museum then goes on to tell the story of how our Prime Ministers navigated the nation through various challenges and ensured all-round progress of the country. Thus, it recognizes all the Prime Ministers, thereby democratizing the institutional memory.
Chairman, Executive Council, Shri Nripendra Misra in his welcome address explained the need for change in name by emphasizing that the Prime Ministers’ Museum expresses the nation’s deep commitment to democracy and so the name of the institution should reflect its new form.
Defence Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh, Vice-President of the Society in his address welcomed the proposal for change in name, since in its new form the institution exhibits the contributions of all prime ministers from Shri Jawaharlal Nehru to Shri Narendra Modi and their responses to various challenges faced by them. Describing Prime Ministers as an institution and comparing the journey of various prime ministers to the varied colours of a rainbow, Shri Rajnath Singh emphasized that all the colours of a rainbow have to be proportionately represented in order to make it beautiful. Thus the resolution has given a new name, respect to all our previous prime ministers and is democratic in content.
Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
A Vision Document to Make Goa Self-Reliant in Agriculture Released
Panaji, 25 August 2021
A vision document ‘Vision for Development of Agricultural and Allied Sectors: AWay Towards Making Goa Self Reliant ’was released during the 26th Meeting of ICAR Regional Committee No. VII at the hands of Shri PurushottamRupala, Union Minister of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, on 25th August 2021 through virtual mode. Shri Kailash Chaudhary, Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Smt.Shobha Karandlaje, Union Minister of State, Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Dr. Trilochan Mohapatra, Secretary, DARE & Director General, ICAR, Dr. Sanjay Garg, Secretary, ICAR, Dr. Suresh Kumar Chaudhari, DDG , ICAR and Nodal Officer of the Regional Committee, DDG’s& ADG’s of ICAR, Vice Chancellors of State Agricultural Universities and Director’s of the Institutes, Dignitaries/APC/Secretaries/Director (Fisheries, Animal Husbandry, Agriculture, Horticulture of Government of Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Gujarat and Goa State graced the occasion.
Chief Minister Dr. Pramod Sawant conducted a series of meetings and a stakeholders meet with ICAR- Central Coastal Agricultural Research Institute , Officials of Directorate of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Fisheries, Industries, KrishiVigyanKendras, District Rural Development Agency and concerned stakeholders to deliberate on developing a roadmap on sustainable development of agriculture.
The vision document was prepared by ICAR-CCARI under the guidance of Hon’ble Chief Minister, Government of Goa, Secretary , and in consultation with the state line departments.The document is also available on the official website of ICAR-CCARI, Old Goa.
The Secretary  and Directors of State Departments, Govt. of Goa flagged pertinent issues relevant to agriculture, animal husbandry and fisheries that need to be addressed to improve the agricultural productivity and income in the State of Goa.The Director, ICAR-CCARI assured to initiate the research work on all the researchable issues raised by the Government of Goa officials. A total number of 260 participants attended the meeting from across the country.ICAR/S.Thakur/D.Rane
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AYUSH
Ayurvedic Therapies for COVID-19
Ministry of AYUSH has formed an Inter-disciplinary AYUSH R&D Task Force chaired by Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan and having representation from scientists including Indian Council of Medical Research , Department of Biotechnology, Council of Scientific and Industrial Research , All India Institute of Medical Sciences  and AYUSH Institutions. The Interdisciplinary AYUSH Research and Development Task Force has formulated and designed clinical research protocols for prophylactic studies and add-on interventions in COVID-19 positive cases through thorough review and consultative process of experts of high repute from different organizations across the country for studying four different interventions viz. Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu, Guduchi + Pippali and a poly herbal formulation .The task force have taken up the proposals received from screening committees of Councils and proactively explored possibilities based on available leads. Ministry of AYUSH has constituted core group of experts under the Chairmanship of Prof. Bhushan Patwardhan to identify and propose formulations on COVID-19 which are in line with Classical Ayurveda principles and have substantial leads on COVID-19 viz. one for prophylaxis as immunomodulatory, another for management of COVID-19 with antiviral properties and one product for post COVID-19 care.
Ministry of AYUSH has launched interdisciplinary studies involving AYUSH interventions for COVID-19 based on recommendations of Task force. Under various research organizations and National Institutes under Ministry of AYUSH, 112 research studies at 141 centres in the country are being conducted on AYUSH interventions as prophylactic interventions.
AYUSH Sanjivani mobile app developed by Ministry of AYUSH and has documented the impact assessment of effectiveness, acceptance and usage of AYUSH advisories & measures in the prevention of COVID-19 through Mobile app base population study in around 1.5 crores respondents. 85.1% of the respondents reported use of AYUSH measures for prevention of COVID-19, among which 89.8% respondents agreed to have benefitted from the practice of AYUSH advisory.
The Ministry of AYUSH has released “National Clinical Management Protocol based on Ayurveda and Yoga for management of COVID-19” prepared by National Task force which in consensus from expert committees from All India Institute of Ayurveda , Delhi, Institute of Post Graduate Training and Research in Ayurved , Jamnagar, and National Institute of Ayurveda , Jaipur , Central Council for Research in Ayurveda , Central Council for Research in Yoga and Naturopathy  and other national research organizations as per the Report & Recommendations of the Interdisciplinary Committee.
The Minister of State , Sh. Kiren Rijiju  stated this in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha here today.
Ministry of Finance
Change in Tariff Value of Crude Palm Oil, RBD Palm Oil, Others – Palm Oil, Crude Palmolein, RBD Palmolein, Others – Palmolein, Crude Soyabean Oil, Brass Scrap , Poppy Seeds, Areca Nuts, Gold and Silver Notified
In exercise of the powers conferred by sub-section  of Section 14 of the Customs Act, 1962 , the Central Board of Indirect Taxes & Customs , being satisfied that it is necessary and expedient so to do, hereby makes the following amendments in the notification of the Government of India in the Ministry of Finance , No. 36/2001-Customs , dated the 3rd August, 2001, published in the Gazette of India, Extraordinary, Part-II, Section-3, Sub-section , vide number S. O. 748 , dated the 3rd August, 2001, namely:
In the said notification, for TABLE-1, TABLE-2 and TABLE-3, the following Tables shall be substituted, namely: -
TABLE-1
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Sl. No.
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palm Oil
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522
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2
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1511 90 10
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RBD Palm Oil
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551
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3
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palm Oil
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537
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4
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1511 10 00
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Crude Palmolein
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553
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5
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1511 90 20
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RBD Palmolein
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556
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6
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1511 90 90
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Others – Palmolein
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555
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7
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1507 10 00
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Crude Soya bean Oil
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689
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8
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7404 00 22
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Brass Scrap 
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3687
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9
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1207 91 00
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Poppy seeds
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3350
TABLE-2
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Sl. No.
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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71 or 98
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Gold, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 356 and 358 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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418 per 10 grams
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2
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71 or 98
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Silver, in any form, in respect of which the benefit of entries at serial number 357 and 359 of the Notification No. 50/2017-Customs dated 30.06.2017 is availed
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476 per kilogram
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Chapter/ heading/ sub-heading/tariff item
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Description of goods
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Tariff value

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1
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080280
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Areca nuts
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3932
Ministry of Home Affairs
Shri Rajnath Singh directs constant vigil and security on the borders
The Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has directed all concerned officials to maintain constant vigil and security on the borders. At a review meeting here today, he took stock of the progress of construction of border fencing, roads and outposts along India's borders with neighbouring countries. Union Home Secretary Shri Rajiv Gauba, Special Secretary  Shri BR Sharma, Joint Secretaries of Border Management, other senior officers of MHA and senior officers from Central Armed Police Forces were present.
With regard to the Indo-Pakistan border, Home Minister expressed satisfaction that 97% of the sanctioned border fencing work has been completed. Shri Rajnath Singh also reviewed implementation of pilot projects on Comprehensive Integrated Border Management Systems  on nonphysical barriers. He also stressed to utilize the space technology for strengthening the border guarding and policing.
He stressed that coastal security is of utmost importance and appreciated action taken by State Governments and UTs for operationalization of 194 Coastal Police Stations duly equipped with boats and other equipments. He underlined the need for better cooperation among various agencies engaged in maintaining coastal security.
He directed that the next phase of the coastal security scheme should be expedited in consultation with stakeholders like Navy, Coast Guard, State Governments, etc. He complimented proactive role being played by Central Armed Forces and Navy and Coast Guard and directed that vigil may be maintained on all borders including coastal areas while protecting all legitimate and humane considerations of local population.
Identifying that land acquisition remained an issue, he called for expediting the same especially along the country's Eastern borders.
Expressing satisfaction over the working of six newly established Integrated Check Posts, Shri Rajnath Singh called for construction of 13 more ICPs along Indo-Nepal, Indo-Bangladesh and lndo-Bhutan borders. These Integrated Check Posts will facilitate cross border trade and movement of people.
HM also reviewed working of Border Area Development Plan and directed that all border States should send their annual action plans to MHA for release of funds quickly and all schemes and projects under BADP should be implemented at fast pace.
Ministry of Defence
IAF CONDUCTS NATIONAL LEVEL LOGISTICS SEMINAR 'LOGISEM VAYU - 2022'
A national seminar on Logistics Management was held on 28 April 2022 at Air Force Auditorium, New Delhi. Chief of the Air Staff inaugurated the seminar and delivered the keynote address. He emphasized on the need for exploiting advancements in digital technologies, which would aid in sustaining logistics stamina in support of operations. CAS also urged stakeholders in IAF to work towards achieving the broad aims of the National Logistics Policy  and Atmanirbharta goals of Govt of India.
Prominent speakers and subject matter experts shared their views on NLP and Logistics in National Defence. Renowned consultants from the industry spoke about new technologies in Supply Chain Management. Selected logisticians of IAF presented their views on 'Logistics for Combat Operations and Futuristic needs of IAF'. These 'talks' generated a lot of interest amongst the participants of the seminar, which was live streamed pan-IAF.
A document on logistics philosophy of IAF titled 'Tenets of Logistics' and a book on history of Logistics in IAF titled 'Footprints in Sands of Time' were released. The 'Tenets of Logistics' in IAF outlines the logistics credo in terms of concept of logistics operations, core functional areas, leveraging technology for conduct of business processes and necessity for jointness with sister services.
Ministry of Defence
Launch of MES Website
Military Engineer Services , which is the dedicated Engineering Department to provide infrastructure  support to Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard and DRDO, launched its newly designed website on 28 June 2018. The website was launched by Defence Secretary Shri Sanjay Mitra,
in the presence of Engineer-in-Chief Lt Gen SK Shrivastava. The website is bilingual and has been developed in line with aspirations of 3500 officers and approximately 1.2 Lacs subordinate staff of MES. Policies and advisories related to Recruitment, Promotions, Postings and other personnel matters of MES civilian employees would be easily accessed through the Website.
With its impressive look, the website has been made more user friendly and in conformity with GIGW guidelines. Online Registration of Contractors, approved list of contractors and consultants, product approvals and enlistment procedures are the additional facilities which have been added to the website. Certain Technical Drawings of unclassified nature will also form part of the website. MES publications like MES Regulations, Standard Schedule of Rates and scales of Accommodation have also been made accessible to the authenticated registered users.
The website contains information about MES to be published in compliance with section 4 of RTI Act 2005. With its clutter free design, improved functionality and user friendliness, the website will serve the purpose of increasing the visibility of MES and its contribution towards Nation building. The website will be located at the address https://www.mes.gov.in.
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Ministry of Agriculture &
Farmers Welfare
Vice President of India to attend the 61st Convocation of ICAR- Indian Agricultural Research Institute on 24th February
ICAR-Indian Agricultural Research Institute, the paragon of excellence in agricultural research and education in India, has been providing leadership to the National Agricultural Research System for advancements in agricultural research, education and extension.
IARI is going to host its 61st convocation on February 24, 2023 at ICAR-IARI, New Delhi. The Vice President of India, Shri Jagdeep Dhankhar will be the chief guest in the main Convocation event on February 24, 2023. The Union Minster of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Narendra Singh Tomar Ji and Ministers of State, Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Shri Kailash Chaudhary, and Sushri Shobha Karandlaje will be the Guests of Honour during the event. Dr. Himanshu Pathak, Secretary, DARE and Director General, ICAR, Dr. A.K. Singh, Vice Chancellor and Director, ICAR-IARI and Dr. Anupama Singh, Dean and Joint Director , ICAR-IARI will also grace the occasion. The unique five-day long convocation programme of ICAR-IARI shall commence from 20th February with the merit medal presentations by the M.Sc. and Ph.D. students from 26 discipline of six Schools. Presentation by the Professors of each discipline, and lectures by IARI awardees followed by the Lal Bahadur Shastri Memorial Lecture will also be the part of the Convocation Week.
On the Convocation day, more than 400 students  will receive their degrees including students from foreign countries like Bangladesh, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Myanmar, Nepal, Nigeria, Rwanda, Sierra Leone, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania. On this occasion, the Chief Guest will also confer the NABARD-Professor VL Chopra Gold Medal and Best Student of the Year recognition to the selected M.Sc. and Ph.D. students. The event shall see the gracious presence of dignitaries like the current and former Directors General, the Deputy Directors General, and Assistant Directors General of the ICAR, former Directors and Deans of the Institute, Project Director , Heads of Divisions and Professors. The event will be streamed online through virtual mode on the Institute’s YouTube channel.